Honeymoon Destinations Go Head-to-Head

Which One Will Win Your Honeymooning Heart?

When you have a world of choices -- like honeymooners literally do -- making that final decision of where to spend your first vacation as a married couple is a tough one. Often you’ve narrowed it down to two destinations that have similar styles or are both in a region of the world you want to venture to, but it’s getting so hard to choose that you start looking for a coin to flip.

Fear not. We’ve put the top honeymoon destinations up against each other to see how they stack up. Two destinations enter—one leaves. Keep reading to find your winner.

CANCUN

Trendy high-rise beachfront hotels with thumping pool parties

Bright, turquoise water and white-sand beaches filled with parasailers and jet skiers

Extensive shopping, outrageous nightlife and unlimited local excursions Choose if: Looking for dance the night away with some urban flair and upscale nightlife.

Cancun, Mexico

vs. Riviera Maya

South of Cancun, includes Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel

Sprawling all-inclusive resorts ranging from gourmet focused to family friendly

Easy access to ancient Mayan culture, like beachfront Tulum Choose if: You are a beach lover looking to chill with a margarita or an explorer ready to rock the ruins.

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Jamaica

Intimate beachfront hotels that keep their distance from other properties

Home to jerk chicken, reggae music and world-famous rum

Adventures a plenty—rainforests, Dunn’s River Falls, Blue Mountains Choose if: You want a laid back vibe, a place to just relax with a Red Stripe and let your worries melt away.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

vs. Punta Cana

Miles of beaches dotted with palm trees and sun-worshippers

All-inclusive resorts for every budget, often next to world-class golf courses

History abounds in nearby Santo Domingo or at old sugarcane plantations

Choose if: You are looking an active sun-and-fun destination to make a million new memories.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Cabo San Lucas

Celebrity hot spot with tons of nightlife

One of the world’s top locales for golfing and deep sea fishing

High-end all-inclusive and villa resorts, set in a dry, desert climateChoose if: You want to hang with the rich and famous, kayak through the Arch and snag a 9-foot marlin.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

vs. Aruba

Flawless weather, water and beaches, which are often a haven to flamingoes

A divers’ paradise with average water visibility of 50-100ft

Sweet terrain to rev your engine with ATV and jeep rides through the desert landscape

Choose if: You love sand in your shoes and have adventure in your soul.

Choose if: You want to disconnect from the daily grind and be sung to sleep by the ocean breeze.

Bora Bora:Island near Tahiti

Travel Agent

Well-traveled globetrotter with personal experiences at these destinations and more

Has connections at resorts and cruise lines worldwide, which they use to enhance vacations

Available at a moment’s notice if your flights are delayed or your suite’s minibar isn’t filled with your favorite beerChoose if: You want a professional ally with your best interests in mind before, during and after your honeymoon.

vs. DIY

Open to spending hours and hours of comparing dozens of resorts in too many destinations that you’ve never been to

Likes to read the fine print and cancellation policies

Happy to accept full responsibility for the most important vacation of your lifeChoose if: You enjoy reading hundreds of Trip Advisor reviews and have plenty of free time to kill on top of planning your wedding.